Hi Horse,
Thanks for your response to my questions. I fear we�re beginning to talk past
each other. That is not to say that I think you�re wrong. It�s just that I�m not
familiar with Capra�s �Web of Life� and perhaps other authors who have
influenced your approach to the MoQ. By �participative universe� I assumed
you meant quantum physics where the presence of an observer �participates�
to create reality. And when I attributed to you a �scientific view of reality� I
meant the same�-that at least one quantum view holds that our participation
as observers �creates reality not the rigid physical laws of matter.�
Nor did I make it clear that my questions about science were in no way
intended to belittle the important role of science in improving the quality of
life. I agree that if it wasn�t for science, we�d still be in the Dark Ages.
As for bottom-up or top-down morality, the most obvious case of top-down
morality in the MoQ is the Giant of the social level who use human �parts� for
its own moral purposes. And without the moral force of Dynamic Quality
there wouldn�t be any wholes/parts, relationships, levels or anything else. In
the sense that the creator is prior to and above that which it creates, the
MoQ can be seen as supporting a top-down moral order. What�s surprising
to me is that you appear to favor the bottom-up approach while at the same
time supporting an anti-reductionism, holistic approach. I see those positions
as incompatible. But again, I�m probably misinterpreting your meanings.
So my next step is to read Capra�s book. Then hopefully I�ll be better able to
contribute more knowledgeably to our discussions.
Platt
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